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FY59 CEJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,939 mi
Last recorded186,939 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 CEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 186,939 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 175,680 miles

Central exhaust flexi worn ,exhaust sitting on cross brace

Fail 23 Oct 2020 175,680 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central exhaust flexi worn ,exhaust sitting on cross brace

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 155,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

flexible exhaust damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2019 155,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

flexible exhaust damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2018 139,806 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 139,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 124,646 miles

Engine management light stays On

Exhaust flexi pipe requires attention

Fail 17 Oct 2017 124,646 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine management light stays On

Exhaust flexi pipe requires attention

Offside Front Head lamp bulb fitted incorrectly. Light output not bright enough

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 109,591 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

bulb warning on

Fail 6 Oct 2016 109,591 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

bulb warning on

Pass 16 Oct 2015 101,466 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,019 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 85,019 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake warning on dash

Pass 18 Oct 2013 69,144 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes discs heavily worn

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FY59 CEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY59 CEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY59 CEJ registered?

FY59 CEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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